- present participle of pursue.
pursuing
Example Sentences
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Appel thought about pursuing guardianship over his father because his situation was so complicated.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
After pursuing the lengthier sentence against Beaird and defending it on appeal, the federal government now argues that his sentence should be vacated so that he can pursue a more lenient term.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
General Mills, Conagra, and McCormick are pursuing cost savings, but rising food commodity prices are putting renewed pressure on their expenses.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
She has also vowed to close a "loophole" that prevents prosecutors from pursuing rape charges in cases when the victim has voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
There’s nothing wrong with him pursuing her like this.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
